Walter Stiern Library

Examples of Effective Assignments

The following examples target these information literacy competencies:

• apply their critical/conceptual thinking skills
• use a variety of research sources and databases
• develop sophisticated search strategies
• understand how research is communicated

Developing unique research assignments also helps avoids plagiarism.

Anthologies/Course Packs

Bibliographies/Bibliographical Essays

Book & Movie Reviews

Current Issues

Evaluating Credibility of Sources

Poster Sessions

Research Logs

Scholarly Communication

Literature Reviews & Learning the Discipline

Evolution of Events/Ideas & Scholarly Communications

Scholarly Press vs. Popular Press

Tracing a Scholar's Career

Understanding Primary Sources

Web Search Engines vs. Journal Databases

For additional ideas for assignments go to:
Memorial University Libraries
University of Maryland University College